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MEDFORD MAIL TRIBUNE MEDFORD. OT?EflOX, FRTDAY. APRTL 27. 1917 PXGTC THREE BLIND COUPLE PLAYING IN STREET ''T(s jrc-ttiiiK mighty Jinnl for n Mind, man tii make h.s living on the streets of this country," sniil John (Ints, who with his blind wife spent several days this week on Medi'ord street corners seeking money in re turn for musical selections on the l.iirp and violin. The couple with their two young children have rone to Grunts Pass and expert to work their way across the. country to their home at Indianapolis. "We just make cnniurh money to pet two meals n day and lodging, and train i'are from town to town," con tinued Oats. "That's all we did at Ashland and iredford and it was our experience ill other states, including California, where we spent the win ter, having reached that state from Indianapolis last September. "The general public seems to have a prejudice against a blind person earning bis living on the street, ar guing that every blind person should be. in some public institution for the blind. What, work in such an insti tution making brums for about $2 a week! No able bodied blind per son with red blood in bis veins, and self respect, will do it. "I was an expert carpenter for years before being stricken blind by a paralytic stroke. Then my wife lost her eyes through an attack of scrofula. "That's all we unfortunates can do just make enough to feed us and the children twice a day and have a bed at night by sitting or standing and playing the same music over and over all day long in all kinds of weather. "Hut the people are not hard heart ed. They're probably just thought less, most of them thinking that all other passers by have dropped coins into our hat." I "Orders for mobilization of the coast artillery, O. N. G., are not ex pected until after congress has set tled the conscription bill now before that body, according to Col. C. C. Hammond, who attended a meeting of the general staff In Portland Sun day," Bays the Albany Evening IN'ews. "This seemed to be the general opin ion of all members ot the staff pres ent, says Colonel Hammond. " The Seventh company, C. A. C, will soon receive a consignment of undenvear, clothing, shoes, and camp furnishings Including stoves from Captain T. B. Harris of Eugene, ouar tennafter of the Coast Artillery Corps, who has Just received a large consignment ot national guard equip ment and supplies for the corps from JcffersonviUe, Ind., and San Fran cisco. Captain Harris will make the dis tribution of the new supplies to the various companies of the corps at once. Among the clothing sent there Is a lot of cotton goods for the use of sol dlers in a warm climate. This is a new addition to the equipment of the corp3. O.&C. GRANT LANDS United States Attorney 0. L. Iieaines has written as follows re garding the method to be adopted dis posing of the 0. & C. land grant prop erty: "These lands are not yet subject to entry and will not be until the depart ment of the interior has promulgated rules and regulations governing the same. the rerns-l hambcrlaui bill confers upon the secretary of the in terior the administration of this net. In due time that officer will promul gate and cause to be published cer tain rules and regulations which must be followed anil strictly adhered to by each and every applicant who iiir tends to locate upon any quarter section of land embraced within the grant. Those lands which are class ified as timber lands will not be op ened for entry at all but will be by the government sold directly under tho terms and provisions of the act. Preference ltiglits Aio Denied. "In the meantime, it is n physical impossibility for any person to secure any preference rights upon these lands. Approximately 20,000 appli cations have already been recorded in the offices of the several county recorders thruout the state of Ore gon. These applications and each, every nnd all thereof, are absolutely worthless and will be given no pref erence right or consideration whatso ever. They will all be entirely disre garded. Undoubtedly a number of unscrupulous men posing as locators will again attempt to take advantage of the situation and extort from the people location fees for alleged serv ices in furnishing information rela tive to specific quarter sections of land. It is my opinion that all par- tics engaging in this business, under whatever guise they may work, are simply conducting a bunco game. When the lands have been filially classified all information concerning them will be given out by the gen eral land office without uny charge whatsoever to the applicant. I would appreciate it, therefore, if you would again, at this time, warn the public against paying any money at all to any alleged locator for any ser vice connected witli the filing of any of these claims. How Tjuids Will 15o Opened. "I understand from you that a number of persons in writing to you have stated that they wish to go up on these lands at this time nnd thus attempt to establish preferential rights. They would acquire no rights whatever by any such procedure. "When the lands are ngiened to en try they will be opened by a public proclamation and all citizens will re ceive public and timely notice of the opening. This is the only way by which the lands can be fairly dispos ed of. Every effort will be made to prevent the exercise of any prefer ence right." Ilerriu have returned from several roundup centers, bringing with them absolute contracts as to participants fulfilling every obligations. - The overhead expense will quadruple that of last season. The association is overhauling the race track, Introduc ing various improvements as to grade and curves. Additions will also be made to seating capacity, in spite of the fact that last year it was thought all these accommodations had been more than provided for. E. M. Olinstcad, a job printer here, and who for several years published thp Hall at Stayton, has been in town this week. He has sold the Mail and is looking about for a new location. He might be prevailed upon to enter the newspaper field here. Mr. and Mrs. Monte Brlggs are liv ing temporarily at tho Ashland mine, incorporating the duties of enrctakers with the enioyment of an outing this early In the season in that scenic lo cality, quite near town and where city markets are readily available. Louis Purves, son of the late James Purves, died suddenly at Stockton, Cal., recently by accidental electrocu tion, particulars being lacking. He was a "Wagner creek boy of a well known family and followed the occu pation of a lineman. His body will be brought here and buried in the Stearns cemetery, Wagner creek. The deceased was 23 years old and single. His mother, Mrs. Amanda Purves and two sisters, Mrs. Warren Williams, and Miss -iVellie Purves, reside In Ash land. Herman Mattern, mining expert and operator, has pone to New York on an important financial mission which will mean much In the way of development of a noted property near this city and one which is well nigh equipped for active operations. Lloyd Parker, arrester at Slsson re cently for larceny committed here last January, has been held to the grand Jury in bonds of $2500. Benton Bowers is in Portland in attendance upon a legislative com mittee meeting of state-wide good roads development work. One of the chief social events of the season will be the dance given under auspices of tho Auxiliary club, Friday evening, May 4, The Chautauqua dates for the as sembly season this year are from July 10 to 20, inclusive. Governor Withycombe will attend. ASHLAND AND VICINITY PORTLAND CHAMBER BACKS CRATER LAKE HIGHWAY A letter received yesterday by H. A. Latta, director In the Northwest Tourist association and representing southern Oregon, from Mark Wood ruff, assistant secretary of the Port land chamber of commerce, accom panies a copy of a communication from the Oregon Development bur eau to Forester Graves, U. S. forest bureau, Washington, D. C, which contains matter of special interest to the people of this valley. It follows: "Having given attention and money to advertising Crater lake for the coming year, the people of Oregon are much concerned over the Improve ment of the road between Mcdford and Crater Lake national park. We have induced tho Btate highway com mission to appropriate $,10,000 for the purpose, providing the govern ment will appropriate a similar sum aB provided by section 8 of the Shackleford bill. A Strong Indorsement "This organization, representing the business people of this city, is strongly In favor' of this action and will support you In every possible mnnncr in recommending and secur ing favorable art Ion by the proper governmental department. "We have organized tho Northwest Tourist association and will expend an average of $."0.noo a year In ad vertising the 'Northwest Tour," of which Crater Lake Is an Important feature. The construction of the road is almost imperative, under these circumstances." Over 25 specialists have been en gaged by the Roundup management to stage as many attractions for the big event here In July. Practically all of the talent and animals at the recent Philomath attraction have been secured, the list Including live stock that is blooded together with somo of the worst outlaw horses that ever appeared In the arena. A fea ture will be a bunch of Texas steers, all of them being real genuine long- horns. The presence of all these at tractions Is not contingent upon pos sibilities. Monte Brlggs and Fred The New Baby as guest ot honor, a Monday lunch at tho Hotel Austin, May 16, prelimin ary to addressing a trl-state good 'roads meeting at Medford on the ev ening of that date. I The Ashland band will furnish music at Eagle Point's Community I Day celebration, May 3. There will 'be an address by M. S. Plttman, head of tho rural department of the Oregon Normal School, and an illustrated lecture on birds und animals by State i Biologist Finley. A wide diversity of athletic games will he the main fea ture, and In tho evening a dance will be the finale with music by Love land's orchestra of this city. The West Side Parent-Teacher cir cle has elected Miss 11a Myers, presi dent; Mrs. Clement Summei'B, vice president; Mrs. W. V. Caldwell, sec retary; Mrs. E. E. Phipps, treasurer. On Sunday evening at tho Metho dist church. Rev. Marcus Parounagl an, an American Sunday school worker, will relate Incident that oc curred during an eventful trip from his native country to America. At a meeting of the East Sldo Parent-Teacher circle on Friday evening, Dr. Jarvis and Mrs. Ida Gard will give Informal talks on current topics. Helman's 'baths will open to the public on Tuesday, May 1. Lithla park is spick and span in its spring setting of verdure and every feature of its adornment seems to have been attended to. Not so, how ever, with Chautauqua park, which up to date bears every aspect of neg lect with the wreckage of wlntor evi dent on all hands. It is reported that the park commission will make no improvements In this new acquisition until all papers In the transfer to the city have been thoroughly clinched. The Ashland Commissary depart ment will be the name of a new or ganization formed to augment the food production In general by those who do not join the army militant. Tho prescribed uniform is of blue Jeans texture, ultramlne shales pre dominating. Sldearms common to both rank and file will include hoe, rake and shovel and field gloves will supplant chevrons. George Yates had his right leg broken recently, having been Icci dentally kicked by a horse. If. L. Whlted leaves for Iowa this week, his destination being the old family home at Eldora in Hardin county, where his mother, 83 years 'of age, still resides. He will go east by way of San Francisco. Lew Van Wegan turned the steeple-Jack trick on Thursday afternoon' when he climbed the frull pipe, 40 feet high, on the roof of the city hall and made some adjustments as to the tempo screech of the siren whistle I operated by natural gas and which is used for fire alarm purposes. He jvas photographed "by our special artist" on the spot. Wllford Allen, editor of tho Cou rier at Grants Pass, has been appoint ed by the governor as a member of the Stato Industrial Accident Com mission, the appointment holding for the duration of the war," and made to fill tho vacancy caused by tho temporary absence of Carle Abrnms, who as lieutenant-colonel of the Third regiment, ha3 entered ac tive military service. Chauncey Stoddard, substitute car rier, is planting mall on the rural de livery route this week, whilo Rev. J. H. Doran, the regular carrier, is dis tributing garden seeds at Ills homo plnco on Mountain avenue. The 33d anniversary of tho found ing of the legal Women's Christian Temperance Union branch will be ob served with a prayer and prniso ser vice Friday afternoon. April 27. at the Congregational church. Rev. M. C. Hoed, president of the Chautauqua, has gone to southern California on a pleasure trip which will include, a business mission In bo half of tho forthcoming assembly season. Tho Park provision store, near en trance to the automobile camp, lias been leased by Mrs. Susie Allen to C. K. Crosno, a newcomer from Toledo, Oregon, who with his wife will take possession May 1. Mr. Crosno has heretofore been in the grocery and abstract business. He is a brother of Mrs. Thayer, who purchased the Gash place on High street. John L. May, old time train dis patcher here, and captain of the Ash land military company during Span ish war times, has been notified by the war department that he has qual ified for the grado of colonel In the regular army and that Biich a com mission has been officially confirmed. He has been In the Oregon National Guard service for over 25 years, hav ing been promoted in succession from captuln to major, lieutenant-colonel and colonol. In civil life ho was an expert train dispatcher. In later years mlng classes have been organized un serving as assistant superintendent of .der tuition of competent Instructors. the Southern Pacific, Portland dl-' -b vision. The Girls Honor Guara now has 60 members and active recruiting has ceased for the time being. Miss Vora Moffitt is gunrd loader, Dr. Maud llawley captain of first corpB. and Mrs. Lorena McN'air captain of second corps. Riding, shooting and swim- Bell-ans Absolutely Removes Indigestion. One package proves it 25c at all druggists. My . house - warming Chocolate Cake (Report No. 6) By the one who made it This happened on my first day back at housekeeping. On the table I had a can of Cottolene.look ing just like an adver tisement which read: 'Use Cottolene." And that's what I was pre paring to do. We were going to havea"house warming" chocolate cake! I used to be preju diced. I didn't want any thing but butter for cake-making. Once I didn't even know what Cottolene was didn't want it in the house. But now I find myself using it for everything even for this company cake. I find it depend able. I measure exactly. Two-third? cup Cottolene 2 cups sugar 3 cups flour 1 cup milk 5 level teaspoons lc-(.. i :,l, baking powder Qtiarterteaspuonsah ) Flavoring See how the Cottolene whips up with the sugar, like cream. I add the beaten yolks with light high strokes, then the milk and flour, the flavoring and stiff whites last. Now, quick I put the lay ers in the oven. And when they come out, they're beau tiful! Tender-brown and gold rich fine-grained. The icing finishes the cake. But it's Cottolene that docs the work all through wholesome creamy Cottolene. Here's to it and my success ful "house-warming" cake. I wish yen would try the same reoipc. From L. G. S. ' FREE! Cook Rook containing 23V recipes by famous cooks sent free. Write to The N. K. Kair bank Company, 1 1 West Wash ington Street, Chicago, 111. Cottolene Yea t Cottolene is also superior for trying and tor all shortening J7ie Natural Slwrtcrung" At procera In fn ot convenient sizus To the exnectant mother the coming of the new baby should be an event of prcat joy. She should be bright and happy. A cheerful frame of mind will influence her coming baby's entire future life. Thousands of mothers for the past fifty years have used "Mother's Friend. This preparation has a soft ening, penetrating effect on the ab dominal muscles. The period before childbirth is made much easier. Much of the pain is avoided at the crisis. "Mother's Friend" is a safe prep aration. It has won the highest re gard of all mothers who have used it and a prescription or notea aoc- i tor. Get a bottle from your druggist today. Apply it night and morning, j A valuable book containing some thing every mother should know has been prepared for users of "Mother's Friend." It is free. Write Itradfield , Regulator Company, Dent. N.445 Atlanta, Ga., -today for uii book. I FLOUR TOOK ANOTHER JUMP Take our advice and order a sack of "PRIDE OF WALLA WALLA" before we have to raise the price. Only one day left to buy at the old price. Take a walk to "JOXKN" and sec the good tilings to eat. ALL KINDS OF VKfi KTAULKX FOU SATURDAY. Oranges - - -Creamery Butter English Walnuts 18c per doz 85c per roll 20c per lb Phone your order, if yon can't come down. We fill all 'phone orders with tlie greatest of care. Join thp crowd. Jie one of JON MS' customers and get away from (he awful high prices. Jones' Cash Grocery First Store East of Park. Phones 234-235 MONEY RAISING SALE FOR 10 DAYS QUICK ACTION IMPERATIVE. Our entire stock of Trimmed Millinery,, Flowers, Feathers, liibbons, Ornaments. At Exactly One-Fourth Off There is no time for delay on yonr part or ours as we want to turn this Big Stock of Millinery into Cash at once'. No discount on order work. Sale Commences THURSDAY MORNING, APRIL 26. at MAY CO. STORE MISS TAYLOR. ' Hus wonderfully successful tire -same high quality in all sixes now ready for small cars Highest Quality Moderate Price Michel In believed thatmoit owners of Fords and other small enrs are Rood busi ness men, and as auch or willing to pay for on article wl-at It is intrinsically Thm DMt h Atwaya Chapt In thm End Mlchelln Universal Inthese smaller alzca are mnde of tho same hlch quality rub- oi the larger , Sizes nnd po scss the same unsurpassed resiliency and durability. :1 in, Medford Vulcanizing Works BEDDING PLANTS It's time to plan for yonr flower garden. AVe are better prepared than' ever before to supply yonr wanis for all kinds of outdoor plants. Call at green house at .100 J'last Main or Telephone 37-1. PIERCE Mcdford's Leading Florist V3t 'm. .: i Why Have a Storage Battery? Because It wives tlmo and labor'' In cranking nnd supplies instantly ft strong current for your lights. It ia noceRsnry equipment for the modern cur. Without it you aro handicap ped. We liavo storage batteries that do their work rroperly. C. E. GATE The Portland Hotel PORTLAND, OREGON The Rose City's world-famed hotel, occupying an entire block. All outside rooms. Superior dining nnd grill service. An atmosphere of refinrment, with a service of courtesy. European Plan, $1.50 and Up RICHARD W. CHILDS, Manager
